How to get rid of cluster headaches

Cluster headaches usually cannot be eradicated and can be relieved by medication. During an attack, patients need to rest in a relatively quiet environment, avoiding light and noise stimuli. Patients may inhale pure oxygen for about 10 to 20 minutes to improve symptoms. There are a variety of medications available for the treatment of cluster headaches, including zolmitriptan, a pain reliever used in the acute phase, and verapamil, glucocorticoids, and lithium for prophylactic use. In daily life, in order to avoid aggravation of the condition, patients need to work and rest regularly and avoid drinking alcohol, which can be induced in 70% of patients, and may be accompanied by tearing and nasal congestion on the affected side. Patients with cluster headache are advised to seek timely medical attention and active treatment to relieve the condition and improve the symptoms. The medication should be taken in strict accordance with the doctor’s instructions, and should not be taken blindly, so as not to cause adverse consequences.